# Sign Regulations in Royse City, Texas

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Royse City, Texas, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Royse City, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/royse-city
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Royse_City/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH3BURE_ART3.08SI)

## At a glance

Royse City, Texas regulates 22 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Monuments in the Freeway Sign District zoning district are capped at 7 ft from grade tall and 80 sq ft, with a 15 ft from property line setback (Sec. §3.08.071 Table 1.13). Most commercial signs in Royse City require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freeway Sign District | 16 | 40 ft max height; 10 ft min clearance | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| Heritage Sign District | 15 | 7 ft from grade | 80 sq ft | — |
| Old Town Sign District | 10 | 7 ft clearance above sidewalk to lowest sign point | 50 sq ft (horizontal), 32 sq ft (vertical) | — |
| Nonresidential Districts (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2), Industrial District (I), Commercial ETJ | 16 | 20 ft max, 10 ft min clearance from bottom | 200 sq ft max | — |
| Multifamily (MF1, MF2) | 1 | 7 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Single-Family Residential (SF1, SF2), Manufactured Housing (MH) | 1 | 7 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Freeway Sign District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; on 3 sides of canopy, not in combination with wall sign | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Banner Sign | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | 50 sq ft (horizontal on buildings), 32 sq ft (vertical on poles) | — | — | One per permitted period | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Monument | 7 ft from grade | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; not in combination with pole sign | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Monument (Multi-tenant) | 7 ft from grade | 32 sq ft per tenant; maximum 168 sq ft total | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Freestanding Freeway Pole (Pylon) | 40 ft max height; 10 ft min clearance | 300 sq ft per side | — | — | One per street frontage (either pole or monument) | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Projected Sign | 5 feet in length | 15 sq ft | — | — | One per tenant space or business | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; may be above canopy but not extend into ROW | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Canopy | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |
| Enclosed Frame & Changeable Copy | — | 12 sq ft; no dimension greater than 4 ft | 4 ft | — | 2 per wall, max 4 per site | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.071 Table 1.13 |

### Heritage Sign District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I); on 3 sides of canopy, not in combination with wall sign | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Banner Sign | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | 50 sq ft (horizontal), 32 sq ft (vertical) | — | — | One per permitted period | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I) | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Monument | 7 ft from grade | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I); not in combination with pole sign | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Monument (Multi-tenant) | 7 ft from grade | 32 sq ft per tenant; max 168 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I) | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Projected Sign | 5 feet in length | 15 sq ft | — | — | One per tenant space or business | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I); may be above canopy but not extend into ROW | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Suspended Sign | 7 ft clearance above sidewalk to lowest sign point | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | One | C-1, C-2; may be constructed over sidewalk | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 5 ft | 9 sq ft each side | — | — | One | SF1, SF2, C1, C2 | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |
| Canopy | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I) | — | §3.08.072 Table 1.14 |

### Nonresidential Districts (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2), Industrial District (I), Commercial ETJ

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Banner Sign | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | 50 sq ft (horizontal); 32 sq ft (vertical) | — | — | One per permitted period | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Monument | 7 ft from grade | 80 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; not in combination with pole sign | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Monument (Multi-tenant) | 7 ft from grade | 32 sq ft per tenant; max 168 sq ft | — | 15 ft from property line | One per street frontage | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Pole Sign | 20 ft max, 10 ft min clearance from bottom | 200 sq ft max | — | 15 ft from property lines | One per premises | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; not in combination with monument sign | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Projected Sign | 5 ft in length | 15 sq ft | — | — | One per tenant space or business | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ; may be located above canopy but may not extend into public ROW | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Canopy | Top of canopy fascia | 30 sq ft per side; max letter height 18 in | — | — | On 3 sides of canopy | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |
| Enclosed Frame & Changeable Copy | — | 12 sq ft; no dimension greater than 4 ft | 4 ft | — | 2 per wall, 4 per site | Nonresidential (C-1, C-2, I), Commercial ETJ | — | §3.08.074 Table 1.16 |

## Prohibited signs in Royse City

- No person shall install, erect or maintain any sign, except banner signs and all signs for which a permit is not required, or contract for such service, without a valid license from the building official.
- No person shall install, erect or maintain any sign, except banner signs and all signs for which a permit is not required, without proof of general liability insurance or a surety bond as specified.
- Signs shall not be placed within visibility triangles, corner clips, or V.A.M. (visibility, access, and maintenance) easements.
- No sign shall be posted, attached, or maintained on city-owned property or right-of-way without written permission from the city manager or designee.
- No sign shall be posted on any utility easement unless there is no other viable location and written approval is obtained from the city engineer and/or franchise utility company.
- No sign shall be posted on any tree, utility pole, street sign, rail, fence, or railing unless otherwise provided.
- No sign shall be posted on any sidewalk within the right-of-way, sidewalk easement, curb, gutter, or street, except for house numbers or fire lane designations.
- No sign shall be attached in any manner to any fire escape or its supports, nor guyed to or supported by any part of the fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected closer than 2 feet to any telephone cable, power line, or streetlight standard.
- No sign shall block, interfere with, or hinder required building exits, windows, pedestrian or vehicular traffic on sidewalks, thoroughfares, fire lanes, or driveways.
- Signs made of glass or shatterable materials are prohibited over public right-of-way.
- All banner, wood frame, panel, and pole signs must display the date of erection and permit number in a weatherproof and conspicuous manner.
- No sign shall be permitted to remain on any vacant building, except for sale/lease or maintained signs as specified.
- No suspension of goods/merchandise from buildings or poles for advertising other than permitted signs.
- No balloon or floating device for advertising shall be erected for more than two weeks in any six-month period.
- The following signs and activities are prohibited unless expressly allowed: off-premises signs, billboard signs, wind device signs, bandit signs, handwritten signs, portable signs, neon signs except for 'open' and 'closed', and any sign not referenced or governed by the ordinance.
- No sign may be erected without a permit if a permit is required.
- Any sign erected in or over a public right-of-way is prohibited unless permitted within the article.
- Neglected signs (missing panels, lights, letters, etc.) are considered a public nuisance and are prohibited.
- It is unlawful to fail to comply with written notice to repair or remove prohibited, neglected, or discontinued signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Royse City

- Flags of federal, state, or local governments meeting specified conditions.
- Instructional signs with a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet.
- Temporary apartment stake signs meeting specified time, location, and size restrictions.
- Civic signs publicizing meetings or events for specified groups, erected/removed within the allowed timeframes.
- Garage sale signs conforming to area, timing, and permit deposit requirements.
- Temporary government signs conveying information on governmental activities/events.
- Temporary home improvement signs displaying contractor information, not exceeding six (6) square feet and removed within allowed timeframes.
- Open house signs meeting timing and size conditions.
- Residential real estate signs, temporary, with only one per lot, and specific maximum area and placement.
- Temporary religious signs erected during times of worship and removed promptly thereafter.
- Yard signs such as for newborns, school activities, security system warnings, and seasonal decorations, meeting size and placement limits.
- Vehicle signs meeting operational, usage, size, and placement conditions.
- Window signs, generally limited by quantity and area, with additional limitations in the heritage overlay district.
- Signs required by governmental agencies, including city, county, state, and the Royse City ISD.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign coordination plan is required for waiver requests and prior to the permitting of specified signs to determine sign locations, relationships, and uniformity in unified development or residential developments.
- For nonresidential and multifamily developments, a sign coordination plan must be submitted to the city before the issuance of a building permit.
- For single-family and two-family developments, a sign coordination plan must be submitted to the city for review with a final plat of the property.
- A sign coordination plan must include sign elevations, size relations to buildings, location plans, and proof of consistency among signs.
- If staff denies a sign coordination plan, it shall be forwarded to the municipal court.
- A sign coordination plan is also required for any specified sign when determined necessary by the city.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Royse City — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Royse+City+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-royse-city

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